Paint images using the Brush tool

Last updated on 3 September 2024

Use the Brush tool to paint brush strokes.

Select the Brush tool (B) in the toolbar .
Open the brush picker in the Options bar and use the size and hardness sliders to define the brush tip.
Select and drag the brush across the area you want to paint.

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